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J210 RJM

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,103 mi
Last recorded148,103 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ210 RJM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 148,103 miles

rear brake balance poor.

Pass 5 May 2006 143,927 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 143,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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J210 RJM is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 138,483 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J210 RJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J210 RJM registered?

J210 RJM is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 20 September 1991.

Is J210 RJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J210 RJM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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